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Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

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This group is hosted by D ale, for knife enthusiasts who are interested in repairing, modifiying, restoring or improving knives, including fixed blades, folders and automatics of all types.

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Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had to try one out, so I sacrificed a jigged black synthetic handled razor and added some mammoth bark ivory that had some great character. First razor I've ever done, very easy pattern to work with.…Continue

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Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had a customer reach out wanting me to barehead and add stag to this great Old Timer. Original handles and box can be seen in the pictures.…Continue

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1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Recently removed the original black covers and replaced them with European red stag on this 1972 Case Sodbuster. Original covers can be seen lying to the left of the knife.…Continue

KnifeMaker

Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Project

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes

I recently completed this rehandle project for a client. A Buck 547 skinner, the client is a huge fan of sambar stag, but it is getting hard to find stag the size of which we needed for this project. I should also add that he likes for his knives…Continue

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Case Clasp Recover

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I recently was commissioned to replace the shrinking covers and add some filework on this Case Classic Clasp. Here are some before, during and after pictures of this project. I used inlace acrylester material for the new covers.…Continue

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Case Trapper Mod

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jul 31, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Removed the yellow synthetic scales from this Case trapper yesterday and fit it with green streaked smooth buffalo horn, nickle silver cigar band and a strip of black and gold webbed onyx. Also fileworked the blades and back springs. Oh yeah, i…Continue

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Comment by Ron Cooper on August 23, 2016 at 0:17: Nice work on that "mini vice," Derek! Kudos, mate!

What's the widest width that your current model could accommodate? Maybe 2 inches?

I especially like that you beveled the corners! It looks very professional!

Comment by Derek Wells on August 23, 2016 at 0:01: My version of a handy mini vice - idea stolen/borrowed from D ale - Thanks for the inspiration!!! GEC #15 for size reference. I have added some stiff leather to the rear jaw (?) and intend making up some more inserts of varying widths.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on August 22, 2016 at 19:19: Way cool, Michael .. the result will be something to be proud of !!!

Comment by Jan Carter on August 22, 2016 at 18:14: I read that twice! Those scales came off for the first time in 100 years! This one is a labor of love to bring back a quality knife!

Comment by Michael Squier on August 22, 2016 at 15:47: Finally getting to this one. Below I am removing the scale pins from an old LF&C . The crossguard was misding so I am making a replacement. Here it is with scales removed for the first time in 100 years.

Comment by Michael Squier on August 22, 2016 at 15:44

Comment by Michael Squier on April 13, 2016 at 17:24: Alanm, that reminds me of a small Remington I have in simular condition, these knive were made to be used. I soaked my leather washers with mineral oil, after a while it did tighten up. Good luck with it. Dont foget to share the before and after pictures.

Comment by Jan Carter on April 7, 2016 at 19:12: LOL!!!

Comment by J.J. Smith III on April 7, 2016 at 19:10: "So Far".

Comment by allanm on April 6, 2016 at 23:30: Thanks JJ - I planned to be sure it is well treated all the way through, but worth reminding since I am a newbie. Now looking more seriously every day at tools, blanks, raw steel, finished blanks, and the list is growing. :-) At least my wife is ok with it. So far!